Wedding Music Suggestion List
Top 40 First Dance Music Suggestions
1. At Last - Etta James
2. Amazed - Lonestar
3. From This Moment On - Shania Twain
4. Because You Loved Me - Celine Dion
5. I Cross My Heart - George Strait
6. It's Your Love - Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
7. Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
8. Have I Told You Lately - Rod Stewart or Van Morrison
9. Grow Old With Me - Mary Chapin Carpenter
10. Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers
11. I Knew I Loved You - Savage Garden
12. Have a Little Faith In Me - John Hiatt
13. The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra
14. You're Still The One - Shania Twain
15. True Companion - Mark Cohn
16. I Could Not Ask For More - Edwin McCain
17. I Do (Cherish You) - 98 Degrees
18. It Had to be You - Harry Connick Jr.
19. Could I Have This Dance - Anne Murray
20. Here and Now - Luther Vandross
21. I Knew I Loved You - Savage Garden
22. Everything I Do - Bryan Adams
23. Always - Atlantic Starr
24. I Could Not Ask For More - Edwin McCain
25. I Swear - All-For-One or Michael Montgomery
26. Back at One - Brian McKnight
27. Beautiful in My Eyes - Joshua Kadison
28. When a Man Loves a Woman - Percy Sledge
29. Breathe - Faith Hill
30. What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
31. Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley
32. Unforgettable - Nat King Cole & Natalie
33. My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion
34. Keeper of the Stars - Tracy Byrd
35. I Finally Found Someone - Barbara Streisand
36. Love of a Lifetime - Firehouse
37. I'll Be - Edwin McCain
38. All My Life - K-Ci & JoJo
39. When You Say Nothing at All - Alison Krauss
40. Endless Love - Lionel Richie & Diana Ross
41. Always and Forever - Heatwave
41. Always - Atlantic Star
42. Angel Eyes - Jeff Healey
43. Crazy - Patsy Cline
44. Everything I Do - Brian Adams
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Top 25 Father/Daughter Music Suggestions
1. Daddy's Little Girl - Kippi Brannon or Al Martino
2. Lullabye - Billy Joel
3. The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra
4. Butterfly Kisses - Bob Carlisle
5. My Girl - The Temptations
6. Sunrise, Sunset - Fiddler on the Roof
7. Because You Loved Me - Celine Dion
8. What a Wonderful World Louis Armstrong
9. Daddy's Hands Holly Dunn
10. Have I Told You Lately - Van Morrison
11. Unforgettable Natalie Cole
12. There You'll Be - Faith Hill
13. A Whole New World - Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle
14. Hero - Mariah Carey
15. Through the Years - Kenny Rogers
16. Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler
17. Sunshine On My Shoulders John Denver
18. Forever Young Rod Stewart
19. Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel
20. Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
21. Beautiful In My Eyes - Joshua Kadison
22. Thank Heaven for Little Girls - Gigi
23. You Are So Beautiful Joe Cocker
24. Stand By Me - Ben E. King
25. Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Elton John
Top 25 Mother/Groom Music Suggestions
1. What a Wonderful World Louis Armstrong
2. Because You Loved Me Celine Dion
3. The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra
4. Have I Told You Lately - Van Morrison
5. A Song For Mama - Boyz II Men
6. Sunrise, Sunset - Fiddler on the Roof
7. Because You Loved Me - Celine Dion
8. Ever I Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack
9. I Will Always Love You - Dolly Parton or Whitney Houston
10. In My Life The Beatles
11. You're the Inspiration - Chicago
12. There You'll Be - Faith Hill
13. A Whole New World - Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle
14. Hero - Mariah Carey
15. Through the Years - Kenny Rogers
16. Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler
17. Sunshine On My Shoulders John Denver
18. The Rose - Bette Midler
19. Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel
20. 26 cents - The Wilkinsons
21. Beautiful In My Eyes - Joshua Kadison
22. Greatest Love of All - Whitney Houston
23. Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel
24. Stand By Me - Ben E. King
25. Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Elton John
26. A song for my son - Vickie Merick
27. The Perfect Fan - Back Street Boys
28. I hope you dance - Leann womack
Top 20 Wedding Party Music Suggestions
1. Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler
2. That's What Friends Are For - Dionne Warwick
3. Friends - Michael W. Smith
4. You've Got a Friend - James Taylor
5. Celebration - Kool and the Gang
6. We Are Family - Sister Sledge
7. You're Still the One - Shania Twain
8. From This Moment On - Shania Twain
9. Truly, Madly, Deeply - Savage Garden
10. Friends in Low Places - Garth Brooks
11. Hot, Hot, Hot - Buster Poindexter
12. I'll Be There for You - The Rembrandts
13. What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
14. All My Life KC & JoJo
15. Endless Love Lionel Richie & Diana Ross or Mariah Carey
16. Everybody Have Fun Tonight Wang Chung
17. I Do (Cherish You) 98 Degrees
18. In Your Eyes Peter Gabriel
19. Shower the People James Taylor
20. To Make You Feel My Love Garth Brooks
Top 20 Cake Cutting Music Suggestions
1. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) - James Taylor
2. All My Life - K-Ci and Jo-Jo
3. Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers
4. Eat It - Weird Al Yankovic
5. From This Moment On - Shania Twain
6. The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra
7. Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar
8. I Got You Babe - Sonny and Cher
9. In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel
10. I Swear - All-4-One
11. Love and Marriage - Frank Sinatra
12. Main theme from "Jaws" - John Williams
13. Sugar, Sugar - The Archies
14. That's Amore - Dean Martin
15. Bride Cuts the Cake - Instrumental/Sung
16. Unforgettable - Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole
17. Ice Cream - Sarah McLachlan
18. When I'm 64 - Beatles
19. The Sweetest Thing - U2
20. L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole
21. Eat It - Weird Al
Top 25 Bouquet/Garter Ceremony
Music Suggestions
1. Another One Bites the Dust - Queen
2. You Sexy Thing - Hot Chocolate
3. Let's Get it On - Marvin Gaye
4. Legs - ZZ Top
5. Who Let The Dogs Out - Baha Men
6. Hot Legs - Rod Stewart
7. Maneater - Hall and Oates
8. Whatta Man - En Vogue w/ Salt N Pepa
9. Hot In Herre - Nelly
10. Mission Impossible - Adam Clayton & Larry Mullen (from U2)
11. Keep Your Hands to Yourself - Georgia Satellites
12. Kiss - Prince
13. Lady Marmalade - Christina Aguilera, Pink, etc
14. Fever - Peggy Lee or Madonna
15. Bad Boys - Inner Circle
16. Macho Man - Village People
17. Heaven - Bryan Adams
18. Hungry Eyes - Eric Carmen
19. Da Ya Think I'm Sexy - Rod Stewart
20. Rub You the Right Way - Johnny Gill
21. The Stripper - David Rose
22. Wild Thing - The Troggs
23. U Can't Touch This - MC Hammer
24. Oh, Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
25. Gimme All Your Lovin - ZZ Top
Top 20 Dollar/Money Dance
Music Suggestions
1. If I Had a Million Dollars Barenaked Ladies
2. What A Wonderful World Louis Armstrong
3. Colour My World Chicago
4. That's What Friends Are For Dionne Warwick
5. A Little Help From My Friends The Beatles
6. Stand By Me Ben E. King
7. Love Don't Cost a Thing Jennifer Lopez
8. Friends Michael W Smith
9. You've Got A Friend James Taylor
10. Can You Feel The Love Tonight Elton John
11. Chances Are Johnny Mathis
12. Friends Elton John
13. Back at One Brian McKnight
14. I Hope You Dance Leann Womack
15. Ten Cents A Dance Doris Day
16. You’ve Got A Friend In Me Randy Newman & Lyle Lovett
17. For the Love of Money O'Jays
18. Take The Money and Run - Steve Miller Band
19. Fins - Jimmy Buffett
20. When I'm 64 - Beatles
Top 20 Bridal Party Introduction Music Suggestions
1. Beautiful Day - U2
2. At Last - Etta James
3. Celebration - Kool & The Gang
4. Love and Marriage - Frank Sinatra
5. L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole
6. Get The Party Started - Pink
7. Get Ready for This (Let's Get Ready To Rumble) -
Michael Buffer/2 Unlimited
8. Another One Bites The Dust - Queen
9. I'm A Believer - Smash Mouth
10. Canon in D - Pachabel
11. Let's Get It Started - Black Eyed Peas
12. Eye of the Tiger - Survivor
13. I Did It - Dave Matthews Band
14. Rock and Roll Part II - Gary Glitter
15. It's The End of the World...R.E.M.
16. Jump Around - House of Pain
17. Zombie Nation - Kernkraft 4000
18. Love Theme to St. Elmo's Fire - David Foster
19. September - Earth, Wind, and Fire
20. Soul Bossa Nova - Quincy Jones (Austin Powers Theme)
Ceremony Music Suggestions
Prelude Music
This is the music that is heard 15 to 30 minutes prior to your ceremony. At this time your guests are arriving and being seated. The Prelude music normally continues through the seating of the mothers, however it is a nice touch to have a special selection for them.
This is when the atmosphere for your wedding is established. It should compliment the mood you want whether religious, elegant, contemporary, or a mixture of styles.
There are a few general rules to keep in mind:
The music should be suitable as background music for prayer and light conversation. This is not the time for Kool & The Gang or other "celebration-type music". Discuss your music choices with your church or synagogue. Policies of many churches and synagogues will prohibit contemporary music.
Classical List
1. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach
2. The Prayer - Andrea Bocelli
3. Arioso - Bach
4. Romanza - Mozart
5. Ave Maria - Schubert
6. Sheep May Safely Graze - Bach
7. Fireworks Suite - Handel
8. Suite No. 3 in D: Air on the G String - Bach
9. Ave Maria - Gounod
10. Greensleeves
Contemporary List
1. The Rose - Bette Midler
2. Everything I Do I Do it for You - Bryan Adams
3. When I Say I Do - Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black
4. Love of My Life - Jim Brickman
5. Always - Atlantic Starr
6. For My Wedding - Don Henley
7. Don't Know Much - Aaron Neville/Linda Ronstadt
8. Tonight, I Celebrate My Love - Peabo Bryson/Roberta Flack
9. The One - Elton John
10. My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion - Titanic Soundtrack
Processional Music
There are usually two 2 processionals; one for the bridesmaids and flower girl and one for the bride to walk down the aisle. You may also have a separate selection for the seating of parents and grandparents before the bridesmaid. However, too many selections/changing of musical selections may be confusing and may not make it easy for all to "keep time" while walking down the aisle. It is usually advisable to keep it simple..
The bride's processional announces the bride and centers the attention on the bride. This is one of the most important and anticipated moments of the day!
Classical List
1. Canon in D - Pachelbel
2. Trumpet Voluntary - Clarke
3. Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Handel
4. Bridal Chorus - Wagner
5. Spring from the Four Seasons - Vivaldi
6. Trumpet Tune - Purcell
7. Hornpipe from the Water Music - Handel
8. Romance from String Quartet - Mozart
9. Elvira Madigan Theme - Bach
10. Here Comes the Bride - Wagner
Contemporary List
1. Only Time - Enya
2. At Last - Etta James
3. Come Away With Me - Norah Jones
4. Unforgettable - Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole
5. Because You Loved Me - Celine Dion
6. Princess Bride Theme - Mark Knopfler
7. Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley
8. What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
9. When I'm 64 - The Beatles
10. From This Moment On - Shania Twain
Unity Candle Lighting
The lighting of the Unity Candle is a popular and symbolic wedding tradition. Candles that could be used could be from a simple taper, to a plain white or ivory pillar candle, or a fancy decorated candle. The stocky pillar candles can be decorated with flowers, beads, ribbons, your invitation, or your names and wedding date.
Some couples choose a song that further symbolizes the union they are creating on their wedding day. Here are 20 songs to start with.
Unity Candle Lighting Music.
1. When You Say Nothing At All - Allison Kraus
2. I Will be here - Steven Curtis Chapman
3. The Prayer - Josh Groban and Charlotte Church
4. The Wedding Song - Peter, Paul and Mary
5. Me and You - Kenny Chesney
6. Ave Maria - Pavarotti
7. Flesh of my flesh - Leon Patillo
8. I Wanna Be Your Everything - Keith Urban
9. I Cross My Heart - George Strait
10. When I Said I Do - Clint Black and Lisa Hartman
11. Come What May - Nicole Kidman & Ewan McGregor- From Moulin Rouge Soundtrack
12. Forever and Always - Shania Twain
13. True Companion - Marc Cohn
14. All my Life - K-Ci and Jo-Jo
15. For You - Kenny Latimore
16. Everything I Do - Bryan Adams
17. Look At You Girl - Chris LeDoux
18. When You Say You Love Me - Josh Groban
19. Amazing Grace - Traditional American
20. Beautiful In My Eyes - Joshua Kadison
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